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Where can we find the best flatpack kitchens?

Ryan smith
9 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

Hi guys, loving this website and the feedback users can offer, I'm looking at installing a new kitchen, considering I'm a carpenter by trade I will have a go at installing all cabinets myself, now I like the idea of flat pack kitchens considering we won't be living in this house long term, my wife and I are looking at either Bunnings, Masters or Ikea, would love any feedback or do's and dont's from those who have used either of the 3, Attached is a pic of my old kitchen

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    Chaddys kitchen designs
    7 years ago
    Emma, how is your new Freedom Kitchen? Who was your designer?
  • Sophie C.
    7 years ago
    I used a fantastic kitchen designer - Pat from Magic Kitchens in Coburg, Vic. The cost of my kitchen was very affordable & the quality is excellent. I had a lovely time working with Pat designing my kitchen & I'm not sure the kitchen would have been as good without him. A custom kitchen can really be worth it for your own personal use & for resale
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    Hi All

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    This is a photo of part of the last kitchen I completed, cost was 25-30% cheaper than every other quote. High quality cabinets and hardware, and I think the picture speaks for itself.


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    eKitchens
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Hi Everyone and anyone from Perth

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    The Styling Edge
    7 years ago

    I installed an Ikea kitchen (see pic) and I could not recommend it more! The design was done by my husband and perfected over a week. It then took two days from being ordered to delivery. So excellent if you are tight with timing. Get the professionals to look over the design as there will always be something that you have missed. And personally I would suggest not going with Ikea appliances. Spend a bit more and get a good brand so that it holds up when selling.

  • day_liv
    7 years ago
    Installed Bunnings cabinets in our laundry about 18 months ago and the doors are clunky and misalign. Constantly readjusting them. For a kitchen that is used constantly I would choose sturdier door cabinetry. Internal cupboards fine just the doors are disappointing.
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  • siriuskey
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Hi there, Love Bunnings and their Kaboodle Kitchens the new range is very impressive, having worked for a Danish kitchen company so years ago who really changed things up in Aus. We had the problem of the white doors panels discolouring, no problem they replaced and installed every thing at no cost and with a big smile. Certainly if you are able to install the cabinets yourself that can amount to a 50% saving. Our new kitchen being built. We used Mr Plywood for the benchtops, it was so cost effective, they even waited for a new delivery to select a piece with lovely grain, sealed with a 2 pack sealer Appliances through Grays online, big savings

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  • Margaret Wonson
    7 years ago

    After visiting IKEA, getting a quote, then Bunnings for a quote, I decided to look up the reviews for both companies. I was horrified when I seen the complaints about IKEA, so decided to stay away from there. The Bunnings quote was three times that of IKEA, although the reviews were good, re the product. I then decided to get a local cabinet maker to give me a quote. AMAZING. His quote was less than that from Bunnings. The cupboards, are larger (higher), the kitchen fits perfectly into the space. I have a product and installation guarantee. They done all of the work and delivery was included. The finished product was $1500 less than the same from Bunnings, and I didn't do a thing. GET A QUOTE FROM A PROFFESSIONAL. You will be surprised. We used B & J Goulburn Kitchens, they came recommended, and I can see why. Fantastic service, amazing kitchen, fantastic price. Call Josh on +61427246912. Tell him Margs sent you. We LOVE our new kitchen.

  • siriuskey
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    Hi Margs, lucky you finding a good local tradie and supporting them,

    I just thought to add that with the Bunnings/Kaboodle/Ikea kitchens, because of the modular systems that they use, if you want to change the layout it's easy,

    ie: my very large island bench can be re arranged or removed as it's not fixed to the floor which was completely tiled before we installed the kitchen, the power came across from the pantry prior to the tiling and if no longer needed we disconnect and fill in the point with a saved tile.

    These kitchens are also great for those renting wanting extra kitchen space, like in Europe when you leave you take your kitchen with you cheers

  • John Henson
    7 years ago
    In Perth I use Anstey Cabinets, they are comparable in price but with a far superior product, made for the space, fitted and because they fit them they come with a warranty.
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    Go Cabinets is a national group specializing in custom made flatpacks. The benefits are you can order all your cabinets on line to your specific sizes in any material from Formica, Laminex , Polytech etc . Unlike Bunnings , Ikea where you have a very limited colour , style range and cabinets only come in fixed sizes. The componets can be delivered or picked up from the factory in Bibra Lake . . The system is great for Cabinetmakers as well where a cabinetmaking business can now be run from home with out a business premises expensive machinery , staff etc . I have been running my Kitchen Co for 2 years using this system . The system is customized to general Public as well where the web site has comprehensive instructions on how to measure your kitchen , how to order etc . For cabinetmakers go to www.gocabinets.com.au or for general public go to www.goflatpacks.com.au

  • cornerstonepictures
    6 years ago

    Looking for a kitchen removal, design, supply and install for a rental property in Sydney eastern suburbs. need it to be hard wearing but with great aesthetic as we may want to sell down the road. Had a bad experience with Bunnings in the past with discoloration and IKEA feels a little flimsy for renters. Any suggestions for quality and reliable custom kitchen services with good pricing?

  • siriuskey
    6 years ago

    I have to say that we have had the exact opposite experience with Bunnings, we also had discolouration when we mentioned it to them they immediately arranged to have every panel, doors replaced at their expense, thank you Bunnings for your wonderful quality service. We have also used Bunnings/Kaboodle kitchens in a holiday rental which can get a lot of hard wear, no problems. good luck

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    eKitchens
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Follow up to my 18 months ago :)

    Problem with Go Cabinets and GoFlatPacks is they're just websites, they don't manufacture anything. Any orders go to a preferred manufacturer who has to then pay a
    commission and one would only assume this gets passed on to the customer. If there is something wrong with the order who do you contact GoCabinets or the preferred manufacturer? if you have a warranty issue who do you contact?

    Cabinet Makers and DIY If you're considering ordering a flat packed or fully assembled cabinetry checkout eKitchens its by far the easiest
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  • macyjean
    6 years ago

    If there is something wrong with the order who do you contact GoCabinets or the preferred manufacturer? if you have a warranty issue who do you contact?

    Having encountered a problem with a product (not cabinetry) where two parties each pointed the finger at each and neither wanted to help resolve the problem, I think that's a good question.

  • Angela Lindsay
    6 years ago

    Hi

    Does anyone have experience with Sydney based flat pack company - Trade Pax?

    Or, Second hand kitchens.

    Thanks!

  • stella5555
    6 years ago
    Does anyone know who manufactures Kaboodle benchtops for Bunnings? There is a laminex colour that I wish to use but need a custom size.
  • Tracey Gibson
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    @thestyling edge I love your IKEA kithchen! Would you mind sharing what cupboard doors you used?


    thanks!

  • Emma
    6 years ago
    Freedom kitchen one year on - we still love it! Overall the process was smooth and we were happy with the results. The 2-pac cabinetry we ordered didn't arrive all together with the standard cabinetry due to a mix up but it came two days later. Up until the cabinetry arrived Freedom was excellent with the contact.
    Our installer did a great job. There was one communication mix up where we'd requested some moulding to match the rest of our house along the ceiling corners and we'd thought it was included in the plastering quote but our installer's subcontractor didn't- all sorted and nothing to do with Freedom anyway (they finish up once they deliver the cabinetry, from then on you are in your installer's hands).
    Some minor points - because they work with their set cupboard sizes if you want anything unusual it's difficult. We knew this and had a square kitchen and didn't want anything fancy so were happy with this. It did mean a few tiny things like where we have two open cupboards, the edges where they join are double thickness (as it's two cupboard carcasses side by side) rather than a single thickness I imagine you could get with custom cabinetry. And in one or two places our 2pac cabinetry has chipped (less than a mm) from things bumping into it. I can't be bothered to follow up with Freedom.
    From going through the 'Freedom process', I've learnt they really just make their money on the cabinetry. They will give a good monthly deal to Freedom members (so wait for a really good month, not just a small discount) but then that's it. They'll then provide a quote for trades which is fairly accurate and the installers to their credit take what have to be pretty competitive rates and stand by them. But when we were working with our designer to reduce our budget, all the suggestions were for cuts to the trades section of the budget and there was no room to move on cabinetry. So my recommendation would be to shop around and get quotes from a few places before meeting with Freedom (as you have to decide on the day) and then you can decide if the cabinetry is competitive too.
    Overall we're really pleased - great functional kitchen, beautiful design, cost $20,000 with $11,000 on cabinetry, $5,000 on appliances and $4,000 installation and custom open shelving.
  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    Our new kitchen is a mix of IKEA and Bunnings, which might sound odd but worked out fine. I fell in love with a light IKEA wood look, but there were two problems - spouse said he didn't fancy an ALL wood kitchen and secondly, IKEA don't make a corner pantry, which was the only design point I was adamant about. And Bunnings pantries don't come in a nice wood (in my view). We chose an antique white for pantry and then matched lower cupboards from IKEA that go on the not quite island bench to that - so the kitchen is a mix but looks seamless and light. The IKEA cupboards without backs weren't as much of a problem as the crooked walls and floors, which required new wall linings anyway. The pantry is incredibly solid and heavy and works a treat, although could have used several pairs of hands in the installation. The internal fittings of both are different but fulfil similar purposes, so go with what you can get and what you like. Our benchtops and glass splashbacks were custom made to suit and are similar in colour to the antique white, with a fleck in the bench to tie it into the wood colour. So far, everything from both seems sturdy and works well.

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    PS The cupboards (incl pantry) were the cheapest part of our kitchen - less then $7000 for everything, including handles and kickboards, and internal fittings. I got the benchtops cheaper than either IKRA or Bunnings as my carpenter knew a local supplier, but installation cost more as it also included plumbing and electrical work.


  • stella5555
    6 years ago

    Jennifer Bradley that is so interesting. I love the Ikea kitchens but we were scared off as sizing was not standard, as is often the case with Ikea. So did you have any issues in that regard combining Ikea and Bunnings? I would love to see a pic...

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    I'll try - I did take one or two photos and I'll see if I can work out how to put one here ... I'm not sure what you mean about sizes not being "standard" - they seemed pretty much like everything else. In any case if your house is about 30 plus years old, like ours, standard wall sizes and widths can be a problem. We had a 240 cm (I think) width, with corners at each end, and everything seemed to be combinations of 60 cm. Let me see.

  • siriuskey
    6 years ago

    Bunnings now offer a service to resize cabinets to fit difficult situations

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    I failed including a photo - which at present is in my Mac photos application - anybody got any advice on how to do this?? Thank you.


  • siriuskey
    6 years ago

    Hi there, it's the same principal as attaching a photo to an email find what file you have your photo in, then make a comment click on photo below and search for that photo and double click it once you have found it, it will load in the comment section good luck

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    When I tried that it said my post was some ten times multiple above the size allowed so I'm still puzzling over how to handle. My photos aren't in a recognisable "file", which might be the problem.

  • siriuskey
    6 years ago

    Can you re size your photo to a small website size, as it appears your photo is too big

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    That was awfully complicated but there it is. Hope this isn't too big. The wood colour is reasonably accurate, but the "antique white" isn't.

  • siriuskey
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    The kitchen looks brilliant and how clever to think to use two different companies. If you want to see the picture larger just click on it cheers

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    I should add for Stella's sake that the pantry was the only thing that wasn't the same standard size - mainly because it sits on the ground rather than on legs (weight) so the top doesn't match the top of our other cupboards - height of top cupboards decided by the high cupboards on each side (for fridge and ovens). We also had a problem with the IKEA kick boards - they exposed too much floor (which was odd as the cupboards were deeper than our old ones) - fixed that with aluminium faced kick boards which match appliances and look much better than the IKEA ones.


  • siriuskey
    6 years ago

    What a shame about the pantry how short is it, wouldn't 5 of those Bunnings black adjustable feet have supported it, ie one in each corner and one in the middle if it's square, two in the middle if rectangle, you can buy them, I even have some spares in my cupboard.

  • Jennifer Bradley
    6 years ago

    It's not short, really, just a couple of inches (yes, for small measures I struggle with metrics - still use dual measure tape measures for all sewing). And also unless you climb up, the difference is hard to see - I put some large platters on top anyway, so you can't tell. And it's so heavy their feet won't hold it up, I gather, which is why they designed it with its own floor. Which allows me (and the cat) to walk inside it!

  • Brian Algeo
    5 years ago

    we are building a new house and have chosen the Kaboodle from Bunnings as well as the vanities and laundry, mostly for cost. We considered if in 5 or 6 years it was buggered or we got sick of looking at it we could afford to replace. In our current house nearly 30 years we paid a squillion for cabinetry, furnishings and floor coverings and have felt stuck in a time warp because it was "quality" and was reluctant to replace or refurbish. Go for the cheap and maybe not so nasty but be prepared to accept longevity may be a compromise.

  • Joanne Dunbar
    5 years ago

    Also wondering the same thing, really appreciate the comments.

  • siriuskey
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    We have used Bunnings and Kaboodle several times and wouldn't bother to use anything else they have every kind of fitting you need, German soft closing etc etc and you can change things up/add when you want. We had one problem with discolouration, Bunnings and Kaboodle immediately replaced all panels, brilliant. The other really good thing is that Bunnings is everywhere.

  • Bronwyn Powter
    5 years ago

    We installed an Ikea kitchen recently, with a custom bench and Smartstone bench top. While it's only been installed for 9 months, we have been super happy with the result. I hope that it stands the test of time, and Ikea don't go messing with the Metod sizing. I guess the other issue is if Ikea change their range and you need to replace a door or drawer front. I plan on buying a couple of extra drawer fronts, just in case this happens. We used our own appliances, Mutina Tex tiles for splash back, and stools from another source.


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    Around 8-10 years ago we put an Ikea kitchen in our laundry - top and bottom cupboards and ''pot' drawers with a white (cheap) benchtop. Looks great still; although it doesn't get the wear and tear a kitchen would, it is exposed to water and in a well used room where it gets plenty of bumps and knocks. It wouldn't be our favourite kitchen ever - although that's has more to do with the bland colour choice as anything else - but has turned out to be a good, economical purchase that we would do again.

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